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Source of validity: Traditional
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Allium tuberosum Rottl., commonly known as Chinese chive or garlic chive, has a longstanding use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for treating various bleeding disorders, including internal bleeding. In TCM, the seeds (known as "Jiu Cai Zi") and sometimes the aerial parts are considered to have hemostatic properties, meaning they are believed to help stop bleeding. Ancient texts such as the "Shennong Bencao Jing" and later TCM pharmacopeias mention the use of Allium tuberosum seeds for conditions like hematemesis (vomiting blood), hematuria (blood in urine), and excessive menstrual bleeding. The traditional rationale is based on the herb's supposed "warming" property, which is thought to "restrain leakage" of blood.

However, scientific evidence supporting this use is limited. While some phytochemical analyses have identified compounds such as sulfur-containing constituents and saponins in Allium tuberosum, specific studies validating hemostatic or anti-hemorrhagic effects in clinical or relevant preclinical models are lacking. Most of the support for using Allium tuberosum for internal bleeding remains anecdotal or based on traditional practice rather than rigorous biomedical research. Therefore, while the use is well-documented in traditional sources, the evidence level remains modest in the absence of robust scientific validation.

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